What is an Exchequer Order and Consolidated Bank Annuities

[amondg]

From a will written 1787 London, Exchequer Order number … in the name of …. What would this refer to?
 
Consolidated Bank Annuities?
No mention is made of a particular bank, so would this be something purchased on the stock exchange.

 

[goldie61]

Gives you some info about Consolidated Bank Annuities here:
https://www.immediateannuities.com/annuitymuseum/annuitycertificatesofthebankofengland/

(I just Googled it!)

[stanmapstone]

As far as I can see it apparently means an order made by The Court of Exchequer in respect of some civil dispute. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Court_of_Exchequer_Chamber
See also http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/equity-proceedings-court-exchequer/
Stan

[goldie61]

Just beat me to it Stan
looks as if an 'Exchequer Order' was an order made by the Court of Exchequer.
http://www.duhaime.org/LegalDictionary/E/Exchequer.asp

[amondg]

Thank you both for your replies.